Oct. 3 — Santa Anita Reunion and Tour

Oct. 3—The Japanese American Korean War Veterans will host a day at the Santa Anita Racetrack on Saturday, Oct. 3 in conjunction with a FREE tour of the stables where Japanese Americans were held before being sent to permanent relocation camps. Rafu Shimpo’s George Yoshinaga will co-chair the tour along with Bacon Sakatani and Min Tonai of the JAKWV. Like many camp reunions, this tour will probably be the last.

For those attending the tour, races and lunch Clubhouse Area 1 gate # 5. Santa Anita Stable Tours. Free. For those who only want the tour, park at gate #5 ( parking charge). Tour starts at 10:30 a.m.

Make checks payable to JAKWV and mail it to Victor Muraoka, 19245 Olympia St., Northridge CA 91326. Tickets will be mailed to you. Reservations a must.

For Stable Tours, call Min Tonai at (818) 591-1269 or email him at [email protected] Must call or email for passenger count. For more information, call Muraoka at (818) 368-4113 or email him at [email protected]

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